1,200 bars of dairy milk later... A chocolate Birmingham!

Handcrafted by three of Cadbury World's chocolate makers in just 4 days, the impressive creation has been made to celebrate the attraction's 25th anniversary this year.

Just one milestone occasion in an exciting year for Birmingham, the creation also features a number of the city's most popular landmarks, attractions and key events.

From marking the imminent opening of Grand Central and the redeveloped Mailbox, to showcasing high profile sporting events including The Ashes and the Rugby World Cup, Cadbury World say the chocolate city provides 'the perfect guide to 2015 in Birmingham.'

With the buildings weighing in at over 57kg (the equivalent of 1,267 standard bars of Cadbury Dairy Milk) the model is one of the attraction's biggest and most intricate creations to date.

Measuring approximately 1m3, and spanning three tiers, the chocolate Birmingham will be on display at Cadbury World throughout August and September.

Diane Mitchell, marketing manager at Cadbury World, said:

"There's no better way to celebrate our 25th anniversary than with an amazing chocolate creation, and as one of Birmingham's most iconic visitor attractions, we wanted to celebrate being part of a great city too.

"With so many great things happening in Birmingham this year, we definitely think making them in chocolate is the best way to showcase them!"

Cadbury World opened in 1990, and is now home to 14 'zones' including the 4D Chocolate Adventure zone, which opened in 2014.

Which landmarks are included in the chocolate Birmingham landscape?

Cadbury World to celebrate its 25th anniversary

Grand Central with chocolate train and John Lewis

The Mailbox to celebrate its redevelopment

IKON sign to celebrate the gallery's 50th anniversary

Selfridges building to mark the £20 million refurbishment

The Rotunda to celebrate its 50th anniversary

A rugby ball to celebrate the Rugby World Cup at Villa Park

A cricket bat, ball and stumps to celebrate the Ashes at Edgbaston

Ballet shoes and chocolate swan to mark the 25th anniversary of Birmingham Royal Ballet

Birmingham Cathedral to celebrate its 300th anniversary

The Hyatt Regency to celebrate the hotel's 25th anniversary

Miniature owls to mark The Big Hoot campaign

The water's edge at Brindley Place, to celebrate 20 years since it opened

Author: ahmed